HAYWARD -- Jason Hinton had another monster game, rushing for 272 yards and three touchdowns and he also made a game-clinching stop on defense as the host Mariners outlasted the Highlanders.

Hinton got the Moreau (2-0) offense going in the second half, breaking off an 87-yard run before scoring on a 23-yard pass from junior quarterback Lucas O'Rourke to give the Mariners a 21-14 lead heading into the final quarter. Piedmont quarterback Spencer Kim answered with a 17-yard touchdown on a keeper, but Hinton put Moreau back in front on a 62-yard scamper.

The Highlanders (0-2) drove to the Mariners 11 in the final minutes, but a sack and a penalty moved the ball back to the 37 where Kim's desperation pass into the end zone was batted down by Hinton to preserve the victory.

Piedmont sophomore Gabriel Watson had a huge night, running for 139 yards on 13 carries with two touchdowns and added 69 yards on four receptions. Kim threw for 171 yards on 11-for-27 passing.